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A match of Cabot Cordovan Brown is a very dark, muted brown with a subtle warm undertone. It reads close to charcoal-brown at a glance, then shows a restrained red-brown cast up close. The low chroma keeps the color subdued rather than vivid.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected Cabot color can be used on railings, shutters, mailboxes, vent covers, switch plates, speaker grilles, brackets, shelf supports, hardware, and small furniture or fixture parts. It is also a practical option for PVC, metal, wood, and previously coated accessories when the surface is properly prepared and the part is suitable for spray application.
Because this is a very dark color with a low LRV, surface texture, sanding marks, and sheen differences can be more noticeable than they would be in a lighter brown. Good prep and even film build help the color read consistently, and the final finish can make the color appear slightly deeper or softer depending on the substrate and gloss level.
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MyPerfectColor is able match all of the Cabot colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Cabot color by matching the original Cabot color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Cabot paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Cabot Color and may not match Cabot Color standards. Refer to Cabot Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Cabot color. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve best results by re-coating the entire surface.
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Coverage depends on the size of the part, the surface texture, how much hiding power is needed, the spray method, and whether one or more coats are required. As a general planning guide, a typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat.
If the surface is rough, porous, dark, or uneven, plan for extra material so you do not run short while finishing Cordovan Brown.
Choose the finish based on how the item will be used and cleaned, not just on the color name. A glossier finish is more reflective, can make Cordovan Brown read a little differently, and is often easier to wipe clean. A lower-gloss finish is less reflective and can be more forgiving on small parts, but the final look still depends on the substrate and surface prep.
If the item will be handled often, cleaned often, or installed where reflectivity matters, the finish choice is a practical ordering decision for a match of Cordovan Brown.
The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor paint product and chemistry, not to the Cordovan Brown name alone. Use the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page to find the SDS for the exact product you are ordering. The page reference provided for this product is https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm.
If you are comparing formats, make sure you review the SDS for the specific MyPerfectColor product and not for the original brand color reference.
Confirm Cordovan Brown from a physical swatch or a known existing color reference from the original brand, not from a screen image alone. MyPerfectColor matches to the selected brand color target, so the order is only as reliable as the reference you approve before buying.
The code identifies the target color, but it does not by itself define sheen, product line, or how an aged painted surface will look next to a fresh match.
Yes, but plastics vary widely, so test on the actual material before finishing the whole item. MyPerfectColor spray paint can work on many plastics, and using the MyPerfectColor primer can improve adhesion on difficult or low-energy surfaces. The primer page reference provided for this product is https://www.myperfectcolor.com/en/product/995031-Primer-for-Acrylic-Enamel/.
If the plastic is unknown or very slick, a test spray is the safest way to confirm prep, adhesion, and the final look in Cordovan Brown.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Cabot Cordovan Brown in its color archive. This enables us to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if your material is not new then the paint may not work for touch up as your material has aged and is likely different than it was when new. Learn more about our color matching accuracy. If you need a touch up application, send us a part and we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.
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MyPerfectColor offers custom spray paint matched to Cabot Cordovan Brown which enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish. It is difficult to gauge spray paint coverage because it depends on how you apply it and the amount of overspray, but generally the 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. This paint sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Cabot Cordovan Brown, we don't provide any crossover information because this is a subjective determination. Every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another company's color collection, so determining which color is the best approximation is a judgement call.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Related Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the company you want.
Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.